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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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